Overview

Daniel is the highest peak of the Ammergau Alps.

The Daniel is part of a chain which extends in east west direction north of the Zwischentorental. It can easily be reached from Ehrwald or Leermoos or Lähn and provides splendid views of Zugspitze and Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze.

Daniel from across the Ehrwald field, from Mieminger mountains.
Photo Vid Pogachnik

Overview Ammergau Alps

The Ammergau Alps are part of the Northern Limestone Alps on the border between German and Austria.
The limits of the Ammergau Alps are the rivers Lech and Loisach,
In the Weidmoos between Oberammergau and Ettal is the spring of the river Ammer from which the name of the mountain group is derived.

The region between Ettal, Oberammergau, Graswang and Linderhof is famous for cross country skiing. The first weekend of February, the önig Ludwig Lauf (cross country ski race) takes place with thousends of participants:
http://www.koenig-ludwig-lauf.com/index-e.html

König Ludwig II. build two famous castles in the Ammergau Alps (Neuschwanstein and Linderhof).

Getting There

The normal ascent routes from south start at
- Ehrwald
- Lermoos
- Lähn.
These villages can be reached :

Summit view

In the east the Zugspitzmassif, in the south Mieminger Kette, in the south behind Fernpass, view to Ötztal und Pitztal Alps, in the west Lechtal und Allgäu Alps und in the north Ammersee.
View on the next valleys of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ehrwald, Lermoos.

Red Tape

No red tape

When To Climb

Daniel is usually climbed in summer and fall.
Because of its steep south facing slopes it is snow free early in the season.
It can also be done with skis in winter, but be aware of the avalanche risk (steep south facing slopes)

Huts

Tuftlalm 1485m (Privat)
no beds
Open begin May to begin November
Tel: +43-676-4154396

Camping

Camping is not allowed.Daniel can be climbed easily in a day (3-4 hours up, 2-3 down), no accomodation is needed.

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